How to Setup a RedM Server with RSG Core

Getting Started 🚀

Prerequisites

Before starting, you'll need:

RDR2 or RDO (Both work for RedM) ⚠️ RDO is a cheaper option!
Steam logged in (Required in all cases)
Rockstar Launcher logged in (Only if purchased on Rockstar)

Required Software

For Windows:

MariaDB (Version 10.11.2 Recommended)
- Get it from MariaDB Official Site
HeidiSQL
- For database management (included in MariaDB download)

For Linux:

MariaDB
- Install via terminal (see Linux section below)
Screen (for running the server in the background)
- Install via terminal: sudo apt-get install screen

Windows Installation 💻

Step 1: Generate a Key

Go to Keymaster and log in.
Generate a key for your server.

Step 2: Download the Server

Download the latest server build from the Windows artifacts page.

Extract the server.7z file to C:\redm\server-files.

Step 3: Start the Server

Double-click FXServer.exe to start the server.

A browser window will open for txAdmin setup. Follow these steps:
- Link your Cfx.re account.
- Set a password for the admin panel.
- Name your server.
- Select Remote URL Template and enter the RSG Core recipe URL:
```
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Rexshack-RedM/txAdminRecipe/main/rsgcore.yaml
```
  .
- Set the server data path to C:\redm\server-data.
- Enter the key you generated in Step 1.
- Run the recipe and wait for it to complete.

Step 4: Configure MariaDB

Install MariaDB and HeidiSQL.
Create a new database (e.g., rsg_core).
Import the SQL file from the RSG Core recipe.
Update the database credentials in the config.lua file:

Config = {
    Database = {
        Host = "localhost",
        User = "root",
        Password = "yourpassword",
        Database = "rsg_core"
    }
}

Step 5: Open Firewall Ports

Open the following ports on your firewall:

Port 30120 TCP/UDP (for server connections)
Port 40120 TCP/UDP (for txAdmin)

A video demo on how to setup/open ports can be found here.

Linux Installation 🐧

Step 1: Install MariaDB

Update your system:
```
sudo apt-get update
```
Install MariaDB:
```
sudo apt-get install mariadb-server
```
Secure the installation:
```
sudo mysql_secure_installation
```

Step 2: Create a Database User

Create a new user and database:

CREATE USER 'user1'@'%' IDENTIFIED BY 'password1';
CREATE DATABASE rsg_core;
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON rsg_core.* TO 'user1'@'%';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Step 3: Allow Remote Access

Edit the MariaDB configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/mysql/mariadb.conf.d/50-server.cnf

Change bind-address to 0.0.0.0.
Restart MariaDB:
```
sudo systemctl restart mariadb
```

Step 4: Open Firewall Ports

Open port 3306 for MariaDB:

sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 3306 -j ACCEPT

Open ports 30120 and 40120 for the server:

sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 30120 -j ACCEPT
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 40120 -j ACCEPT

Step 5: Download and Run Artifacts

Download the latest Linux artifacts:

wget https://runtime.fivem.net/artifacts/fivem/build_proot_linux/master/<latest-build>/fx.tar.xz

Extract the artifacts:
```
tar -xf fx.tar.xz
```
Start the server in a screen session:
```
screen -S redm
./run.sh
```

Step 6: Set Up txAdmin

Follow the same txAdmin setup steps as in the Windows section.

Additional Requirements

XAMPP (Windows) or MariaDB (Linux) for database management.
Artifacts: Download from FiveM Artifacts.
RedM: Download from RedM Official Site.

Troubleshooting

Server Not Starting

Check the server.cfg file for errors.
Ensure all required resources are installed.

Database Connection Issues

Verify the database credentials in config.lua.
Ensure MariaDB is running and accessible.

Players Can’t Connect

Check your firewall settings and ensure ports 30120 and 40120 are open.
Verify that the server is running and not full.

Important Notes ⚠️

Check the RSG Core GitHub for script updates.
Some premade plugins may need updating.
Keep your server files backed up.
Regularly check for updates.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up a RedM server using RSG Core and the txAdmin recipe. Now you can customize your server, add scripts, and invite players to join your world. For more advanced configurations, refer to the RSG Core documentation.

Happy gaming! 🚀